Revision of OIML D 1 Revision of OIML

Revision of OIML D 1 Revision of OIML International Document D 1 “Considerations for a Law on Metrology” 45 th CIML Meeting, Orlando Manfred Kochsiek Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 1 / 13

Revision of OIML D 1 Why is a revision necessary? Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 2 / 13

Revision of OIML D 1 • Globalization of trade and services • Technical developments, e. g. use of measurement systems instead of instruments • Use of conformity assessment procedures instead of verification • Supervision of the metrology system on a regional or international basis • Participation of private manufacturers and users Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 3 / 13

Revision on OIML D 1 • Many countries revise their Law on Metrology or. Verification Act • Newly founded states and developing countries need a modern Law Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 4 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 2008 Resolution at 13 th International Conference on Legal Metrology: “In order to better assist developing countries, the Conference considered it desirable that publication D 1 Elements for a Law on Metrology be revised to take account of the latest developments in world trade, such as conformity assessment, certification and globalization. ” 2009 New input at Round Table discussions at 44 th CIML Meeting in Mombasa 2010 May: Discussion of new structure September: Presentation of first resulats at 45 th CIML Meeting in Orlando Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 5 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Structure Foreword Part 1 Introduction – Scope Part 2 Rationale Part 3 Guidelines for Setting up Structures in Metrology and Proposed Articles for the Law Part 4 Proposal of Regulations for a Law on Metrology Part 5 References Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 1 page 5 pages 26 pages 7 pages 1 page 6 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 More details Part 2 Rationale • What is metrology? • Why a Law on Metrology? • Further elaboration of what metrology is good for: - Metrology facilitates fair trade - Metrology drives innovation - Metrology underpins regulation - Metrology underpins the protection of the citizen - Metrology helps meet societal goals • National quality infrastructure • What is legal metrology? • Why is a metrological infrastructure necessary? • What is the role of the government? • Need for compatibility between national and international metrological requirements Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 7 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law (1) • Definitions • National metrology - Policy - Infrastructure - National institutes - Organization of the Authorities • Transparency of metrological information • Legal Units of Measurement • Traceability and uncertainties Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 8 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law (2) • Legal metrology • Application of the law - Bodies participating in the application of the law - Surveillance - Powers of official agents - right of access - Powers of official agents - actions Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 9 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law (3) • Offences • Responsibilities and duties • Conformity assessment procedures • Financial provisions Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 10 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Part 4 Proposal of regulations for a Law on Metrology • Proposal to organize a metrological infrastructure by a suitable order of laws, decrees and standards • Proposals for the structure of a Law on Metrology (approx. 30 articles) Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 11 / 13

Revision OIML D 1 Next steps • September 2010 Discussions with ad hoc WG D 1 during 45 th CIML Meeting in Orlando • End of 2010 TC 3; 1 st Draft • 2011 Discussion with BIPM and ILAC Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 12 / 13

Revision on OIML D 1 Thank you for your Attention! Prof. Dr. Manfred Kochsiek 13 / 13